The Door County Land Trust in Sturgeon Bay and The Ridges Sanctuary near Baileys Harbor are considering becoming one organization.  The boards of both organizations have started preliminary talks on a merger proposal.  Land Trust Board President Donna Denardo believes the arrangement would allow the groups to build upon their respective strengths for education, research, and preservation of Door County lands and waters.

The Land Trust and the Ridges have worked together on past resource protection efforts. The Ridges Board President Linda Brooks says preliminary consolidation talks came as a result of discussions about the pandemic.

Public input is being sought before a final decision is made.  Comments will be accepted by emailing  partners@doorcountylandtrust.org or TRSpartnership@gmail.com.

Land Trust Board of Directors photo courtesy of the group's website.